Birthcords: Three poems and a lithograph.

signedfirst edition

Newark, VT

by Johanknecht, Susan.

Newark, VT: The Janus Press 8vo (25.4 cm, 10"). [12] pp.; 1 plt.. 1975 Uncommon Janus Press first edition: Three pieces connected by themes of birthing and separating. The author is an artist and printer who was apprenticed to Claire Van Vliet in 197677, and frequently collaborated with her before and after. The poems are illustrated with a lithograph by Johanknecht, printed from the stone by William Hunt and the artist at the University of Vermont. This is => numbered copy 9 of only 50 printed, signed at the colophon by the poet.

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